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Family-friendly events are scheduled across O‘ahu from mid-August to December.

Highlights include Duke’s OceanFest (at Waikīkī Beach, Aug. 14–24) and the Made in Hawai‘i Festival (at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, Aug. 20–23), along with other cultural, sports, and interactive activities.

Protesters claim the luau at the Hale Koa Hotel offends locals by featuring American patriotic songs at the start and finish (according to Hawaii News Now), arguing the event misuses native cultural traditions.

Hawaii’s Bucket List Family, led by Jessica and Garrett Gee, shares global adventures while keeping close ties to island life.

They are working on an animated series to inspire families + continue enjoying local surf and everyday routines.

The 85th annual Nā Hula Festival took place Sunday at Kapiʻolani Regional Park—featuring performances from local hālau, the Royal Hawaiian Band and Lei Queen Pua with her court.

Organized by the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation, the free event celebrated Hawaii’s longest-running noncompetitive hula tradition.

Teachers across Hawaii report that aging school facilities distract from learning as repeated maintenance issues force staff to take matters into their own hands.

One educator said she and her husband removed termite-infested shelving from Lanai High & Elementary School after a maintenance request went unanswered.

University of Hawaii scientists used drones to tag humpback whales off Maui in February, collecting key data on their movement and energy use.

The noninvasive method reduced animal disturbance (a game changer for marine research) and may guide future conservation efforts.

Honolulu Police Officer Beau Nunes says his daughter (Nalia Kahumoku-Nunes) inspired him to join the department, crediting her influence for his decision to start a career in law enforcement.

State officials plan to boost broadband with the Hawaii Islands Fiber Link cable in 2027.

The cable will run from Nukoli‘i beach on Kauai to Keaukaha Beach Park on Hawaiʻi island after changes were made to protect Puhi Bay's coral reefs.

Families can try kid-tested adventures on O‘ahu — including Home Depot’s free Kids Workshop on Saturdays, an animated dinner show at Le Petit Chef, a Honolulu Zoo Twilight Tour, Storybook Station makeovers, and a guided foraging tour with Nat Bletter.

These activities offer creative fun for all ages.

Three condominium projects in Hawaii Kai are negotiating shared use of a private park with a paved path leading to a locked gate, after two projects claimed the space was reserved for future use.

The Peninsula + The Esplanade + Kaimala Marina are discussing access options.